A narrative driven single player adventure in which we’ll get the chance to solve the mystery of the Phoenix? You sold us at ‘narrative’, Phoenotopia: Awakening.
Available to purchase and download on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S – with full next-gen optimisation in the house for those looking for it – Phoenotopia: Awakening sees us joining Gail, a villager who is heading out on their greatest adventure yet. You see, when a star ship appeared in the night, abducting all the adults from Gail’s village, it was left to her to uncover the mysteries at hand. Perhaps she didn’t realise exactly what was to be expected of her, but when the existence of Earth itself is in the balance, you just have to stand up and be counted.
Phoenotopia: Awakening is priced at £16.74 from the Xbox Store, and it’s not just that number that makes this an enticing little look. In fact, Flyhigh Works are pushing Phoenotopia: Awakening with a host of stats accompanying it, and they all make this seem highly appealing.
We’ve got 30 odd hours of gameplay in here, with that pushing upwards of 50 hours for those looking to fully complete matters. Throw in 50 enemy types, 12 boss encounters, 33 badges and the same number of Energy Gems, and this is a world full of delights. You can then take the 55 Heart Pieces and 111 Moonstones that need to be tracked down in order to make this even more appealing.
We’re not done quite yet though and with 10 different weapons in play, a host of puzzles and enough characters, towns and dungeons to keep you rocking deep into the night and Phoenotopia: Awakening gets better still.
We’ll leave you with the 60 original tunes that will accompany your playthrough too. I mean, you gotta love a tune or two.
Those features and numbers in summary include:
- – A narrative-driven single-player adventure filled with charming characters, vibrant towns, and dangerous dungeons.
- – Over 10 different weapons & tools with which to combat enemies and solve puzzles. Fly with rocket boots! Blast with bombs! Play the flute!
- – Fight against over 50 different enemy types and 12 boss encounters.
- – A world brimming with secrets! Find 33 Energy Gems, 55 Heart Pieces and 111 Moonstones.
- – An achievement system, with 33 badges to earn, for players seeking extra challenge and replayability.
- – Over 60 original songs ranging from mellow piano and orchestra to raging synth/metal rockers and bagpipes!
- – A main campaign length estimated at 30 hours of playtime. 50 hours for completionists.
So, what more do you need to be sold on a purchase of Phoenotopia: Awakening on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S? Nothing eh? In that case head on over to the Xbox Store and take home the download you need in order to prepare yourself for the adventure ahead. It’s looking like being a good one.
Game Description:
Join Gail, a simple villager, who must heed the call for adventure when a great star ship appears in the night sky and abducts all the adults. As the new oldest member of her fragmented community, she must set out to solve this great mystery. Little does she know of the grand adventure before her, the evil lurking in the shadows, and the role she will play in the fight for Earth’s very existence!